You parents having those 'moments'.....
My youngest just went from 8th to 9th grade. No promotion ceremony, not sure how I feel about that. But, it did lessen some pain, maybe?
But, 14. Doesn't like to come out of his room. But, he finally is liking to wear nicer clothes!!!
I am not sure if it is because I told him to dress for the award ceremony in new jeans and very nice dress shirt {over a nice t, of course}. He asked why and I told him he needed to look nice. Why? To show respect for the occassion. Then I added 'To show respect for yourself. You should be proud of yourself and want to look nice'.
I hope that is part of it. I want him to be proud of himself and to look nice.
But, burping at dinner, he still thinks that is okay.
It is very hard to see our kids grow up.
But, I do recall feeling very sad, myself, when our swingset was taken down. And, when my playhouse was taken down. Big moments in my life.
Times when kids have to acknowledge they are growing up. Tough for them, too, don't you think?
{I guess I am too meloncholy?}